Notable lake · Van Buren, Michigan
Donovan Lake
Donovan Lake is a lake in Van Buren, Michigan.
Donovan Lake: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Donovan Lake
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Donovan Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.25854, -86.12625. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Donovan Lake
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~13 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~16 km · Must-see
- Van Buren State Park · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~21 km · Must-see
- North Point Conservation Area · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~21 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead · park · Van Buren · ~24 km · Must-see
- Michigan Maritime Museum · museum · Van Buren · ~26 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~26 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~29 km · Must-see
- Rowe Lake · lake · Berrien · ~31 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Berrien · ~32 km · Must-see
- Gravel Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~36 km · Must-see
- Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve · sanctuary · Michigan · ~37 km · Must-see
- Indian Lake · lake · Cass · ~38 km · Must-see
- Brush Lake · lake · Berrien · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bankson Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~39 km · Must-see
- Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary · sanctuary · Cass · ~40 km · Must-see
- Jean Klock Park · park · Berrien · ~40 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Donovan Lake
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~13 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~16 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~24 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~26 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~29 km · Must-see
- Rowe Lake · lake · Berrien · ~31 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Berrien · ~32 km · Must-see
- Gravel Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~36 km · Must-see
- Indian Lake · lake · Cass · ~38 km · Must-see
- Brush Lake · lake · Berrien · ~39 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Donovan Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Donovan Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Donovan Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Donovan Lake?
Nearby: Sherwood Lake (lake, 13 km), Paw Paw Lake (lake, 16 km), Van Buren State Park (sanctuary, 21 km), North Point Conservation Area (sanctuary, 21 km), Harris Lake (lake, 24 km), Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 24 km).
Is Donovan Lake worth visiting?
Donovan Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.